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Tesla bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.

NHTSA campaign 20V-709 · Reported November 17, 2020 · 401 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tesla Model Y
VEHICLES AFFECTED
401
REMEDY
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the front control arm. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.

WHY IT MATTERS

A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-709.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Tesla Model Y

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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